Little Georgia Clarke has spent the past 10 years trying to tell her family how she is feeling or what she wants.

Her complex special needs and medical condition means the 10 year old has not been able to do so. But now, she will have a shot at doing that – thanks to the help of strangers.

Hundreds of people came to a football fun day on Sunday afternoon at Hengrove Athletic Football Club to help fundraise for the vital equipment, called EyeGaze, which will allow Georgia to communicate with her family at home.

Bristol City and Bristol Rovers legends – such as Scott Murray, Rob Edwards, and Jeff Meacham – joined hands to take on a side of players representing Georgia.

The ex-professionals won comfortably, with a final score of 20-4. But it was not about the football on the day, as it was about Georgia. The day – organised by Darren Sims – meant the family has now raised the £7,000 needed for the EyeGaze equipment.

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Darren said: “It was quite emotional, and we’re just really happy we managed to do that for Georgia. I feel like I’ve made some new friends, and Georgia is just a wonderful girl. They are a lovely family.

“I’m grateful to all the people who gave up their time and money for us. It was very heartwarming to see how much people care.”

All additional funds will go to the family of George ‘Zoggy’ Zographou, who died last Wednesday.